The mayors' challenge

So the mayors in Guilford County have challenged us: Lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks.

As the reporter who covers health, it's my job to write about their challenge, which began today and wraps up April 15. So I went to their Web site and checked it out.

I plugged in my own weight and height into the BMI calculator.

The verdict: OVERWEIGHT.

Surely, there was something wrong with this Web site.

But, of course, there wasn't.

I'll admit that according to the BMI calculator I'm just barely in the overweight category. But I'll also admit that while I eat fairly well, I don't exercise enough.

So I'm going to take the mayors up on their challenge.

You all can follow along as I try to shed some pounds and pick up some better habits.

I'll update you on my progress and challenges. I'll also post weight-loss related news when I see it.

But I'd also like to hear from those of you out there. Are you trying to get healthy? What are your challenges? What are your successes?

I'd love to hear from you, whether you're participating in the Guilford County mayors' weight-loss challenge or not.

Everyone's welcome to this party. Just don't bring any cake. Please.

UPDATE: Here's a link to the story I wrote on the challenge and other weight loss initiatives in Guilford.